Vegetarian and Chicken Dumplings (and our Crohn’s timeline)

There’s nothing as good as a warm bowl of soup when you’re feeling some kind of yuck descending over you. Here are two versions of dumplings for your soup, both using almond flour, as well as a simple recipe for … Continue reading

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Chicken Parmigiana

Wishing you were in Italy? I am. I love Italian food – and art! You might also like:Donuts (made with almond flour)Minestrone Soup (Italian Vegetable Soup)Mexican Vinaigrette Salad

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Pad Thai

If you’ve stopped eating noodle dishes in favor of more protein and vegetable-based meals, this dish really satisfies the hunger for a good noodle stir-fry. This recipe doesn’t use fish sauce, kits, or other processed components – just some basic … Continue reading

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Meatballs Parmesan

Time for more comfort food. What this recipe really represents is a meatball bar at my stove. I bake the meatballs, simmer the tomato sauce, shred cheese, steam broccoli, cut up some raw veggies (like cucumbers, carrots, snap peas, and … Continue reading

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Chicken Dumpling Soup

It’s possible that I make the fastest chicken soup in the (North)west. It takes 30 minutes. And I add dumplings (known to some as matzo balls). This is truly comfort food. You might also like:Brownie Heaven and the Tour de … Continue reading

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Chili Chicken Stir-fry

I’m a big fan of stir-fry. There are a couple of techniques I have mastered in order to make a stir-fry in 20 minutes, or less. And that includes prep-time. Of course my definition of what constitutes a stir-fry is … Continue reading

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Dry Brine

If you’re thinking about how to prepare your turkey, here’s how I season chicken, turkey, and other kinds of poultry. You can apply this technique at the last minute, as well as a few days before, while the turkey waits … Continue reading

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Dog Foodie: Sweet Turkey Meatballs

Not to be outdone by a kid, my dog developed gastrointestinal problems a few years ago. I didn’t know what to think – except that maybe we were cursed. He had a limp, messy bathroom episodes, etc. So, now, our … Continue reading

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Morning Sausages

These morning or breakfast sausages are consumed at almost any time of day or night. Breakfast for dinner is a great pass time. These sausages are the star of this plate, but I don’t shape them into stars too often … Continue reading

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Chicken Pot Pie

Out of nowhere I had a request for chicken pot pie. Before Crohn’s and food issues hit us, I cannot remember ever making or buying chicken pot pie. I’ve made shepherd’s pie, but that’s about it. So, I’m not sure … Continue reading

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